Towson University and NPR Help Make Radio Accessible for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Deaf-Blind Audiences Because it is entirely audible, radio has typically been an inaccessible medium for persons who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deaf-blind. Not only are persons with auditory limitations unable to enjoy the same radio broadcasts as others, they were unable to access important […]
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AT in the news for the week of October 24th-28th A Smartphone Dock for your Arm? Why Not? M-Enabling Summit 2011 to Showcase Global Emerging Market for Mobile Apps HomeCEUConnection to Host Live, Interactive, Seating and Positioning Webinar Series High-Tech Shoes Aim To Stop Wandering Alzheimer’s Patients Comparing iPhone compass with Braille compass Sony introduces […]
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Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 authorizes the FCC to implement and enforce rules requiring telecommunications equipment manufacturers and service providers, whenever possible, to make their products accessible to persons with disabilities. When it is not possible to make specific products accessible, the products should be made compatible with other common accessibility […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology, Communication Aids, Conferences, Education, Learning Aids, Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, MDTAP Events, Mobility Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Oct 27th, 2011
For the second year in a row, MDTAP is excited to be a part of the MDA Make A Muscle Conference being held at Howard Community College on Saturday, October 29th. This year we’ll be hosting two, back-to-back presentations on assistive technology for those with MD. Our presentation will include resources and services through our […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology, Communication Aids, Conferences, Equipment Loan, Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program, MDTAP Events, Mobility Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Oct 25th, 2011
This week, MD TAP will be taking part in the MDA’s Annual Make A Muscle conference. We’re looking forward to sharing more tidbits about our presentation in an upcoming post this week, but thought it might be interesting to share a few AT items in our lab that could be useful to those with MD. And […]
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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Education, Information Technology, Learning Aids, Mobility Aids, Mystery Monday on Oct 24th, 2011
Want to know what others think about assistive technology? Interested in the newest trends and want to hear more? In recent years, podcasts about AT products and services have become increasingly popular. Below are just a few… The AT Update provides a weekly update on newest trends and topics for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The […]
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